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Sumer is Icumen in (The Hilliard Ensemble)

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Listen to this version for the purest pronunciation of the Wessex dialect.


The round is sometimes known as the Reading rota because the manuscript comes from Reading Abbey though it may not have been written there. It is the oldest piece of six-part polyphonic music (Albright, 1994). Its composer is anonymous, possibly W. de Wycombe, and it is estimated to date from around 1260. The manuscript is now at the British Library. The language is Middle English, more exactly Wessex dialect.

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Marnhull Community Choir is seeking a new Music Director for September 2025

 

The Choir is looking to appoint a new Music Director for September 2025 following the departure of their current director, who is moving away from the area. We are looking for a skilled, ambitious and motivating conductor to continue the development of the choir. 

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Applications are invited for this post by midnight 19th March 2025.  

For further information and to apply please contact the Chair, Christine Drake

Email: chris@christine-drake.com

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​Spring Term 2025​
Singing music from Oklahoma and other Rodgers & Hammerstein songs
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First rehearsal: Wednesday 15th January at 7pm-9pm

@ Marnhull Village Hall

Half term no rehearsal: 19th February

Final rehearsal: 26th March​ + Extra rehearsal 2nd April

Spring Concert: Friday 4th April at 7.30pm @ Village Hall, Marnhull​

 

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CONTACT

 

For further information contact Chris Drake by email on chris@christine-drake.com

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